Urban ecology underdevelopment and public health – a study of Aligarh City in India
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Article publication date: 1 July 1999
Abstract
Reports the results of a study into the urban health issues of Muslim minorities, in the city of Aligarh, India, in 1991‐1993. Outlines the conceptual framework and presents the methodology before providing a brief portrait of the Muslim minority status and urbanization. Concludes that basic health information is still lacking. Comments that infectious diseases, malnutrition and occupational diseases are the most common, with women, children and elderly being the most vulnerable.
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Citation
Islam Laskar, B. (1999), "Urban ecology underdevelopment and public health – a study of Aligarh City in India", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 19 No. 7/8, pp. 73-100. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443339910788866
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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